shopping

Dear Hudson, Today I went shopping for some things for you. Not that I really need them, but it was fun. I went to a couple of thrift stores and found some really cute stuff. I'm sorry in advance that most of your clothes may end up having doggies on them. It's just so cute and so little. I am beginning to embrace the blue that will soon invade the house. Can't wait for you to get here! Love Mom

contractions

Dear Hudson, Sometimes I wish you were here already. I'm just ready to hold you. You have lots of growing to do, though, so you should stay put for awhile. This week I started feeling some braxton hicks contractions. The first one woke me up from a deep sleep. They haven't been too bad yet, just kind of crazy. I wonder what it feels like for you. Is it like a big hug or are you squished? Love, Mom

book

Dear Hudson,

I bought you a present today at Barnes and Noble. I was missing your dad so I bought you this book.

I can't wait for him to read it to you. I may make him start reading it while you are in my tummy. You will love the way he reads the whiney dog who says "nnn-nnn-nnn".

Love,

Mom

love

Dear Hudson, Happy Valentine's Day. I love you so much already, and I have haven't even met you yet. Some days it feels like my heart is going to explode. I'm excited that next year on Valentine's Day I will have both of my boys. Love, Mom

update

Dear Hudson, You have been kicking like crazy tonight. It's so fun to feel. You're dad even got to feel you for awhile. Another exciting thing is that we ate chicken the other day. It was Chic-fil-A and there was one close call, but we kept it down and I enjoyed the taste of it. I haven't been sleeping the best because I've had to start sleeping on my side. That is my least favorite way to sleep. It is getting better because I bought a snoogle pillow on the recommendation of Melissa. I'm finally getting used to it and starting to sleep more. Just so you know, I get pretty cranky when I don't get enough sleep so if you could help by not kicking quite so much at 4:30 every morning, that would be great. Also, I would love it if you would be a great sleeper when you are born. I know that there is not a good chance of that, but I'll probably be a happier mommy if you are. Love Mom